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November 16 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Volunteer to help Art Center East in the production of this year’s Handmade Holidays Makers Market Limited Edition Ornaments: charming fused glass
November 3, 17, & 24 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This upbeat class helps homeschool students ages 6-15 explore their creativity and become confident performers. Participants will focus on character
Give your little one the chance to explore imagination and storytelling through Creative Drama! Using playful techniques inspired by the work of educator Viola Spolin, this lively class helps preschoolers
November 17 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Have you worn through the thighs of your favorite pair of jeans? Or perhaps your dog has torn a limb from your childhood
November 18 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Let your imagination loose in “Fusion Freedom”! These open studio sessions are an opportunity for you to continue exploring the fused glass techniques
Tuesdays: October 7 - December 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played
November 5, 12, & 19 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer guides students through a fun exploration of a different art technique each week to help build their
November 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access
Join the Junior Space Pirates’ Society for a hands-on comic creation club for young writers and artists! In this fun and focused club, students will learn how to build worlds, create characters, and tell original stories through comics. Note: students can write about space or pirates or anything they want to! The goal is to
November 7, 14, & 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teaching Artist Jennifer guides students ages 12-16 through a fun exploration of a different art technique each week! Using mainly
Returning this year! Want to participate in the 4th Annual Handmade Holiday Makers Market VIP Shopping Hour? Become a Handmade Holidays Makers Market VIP Shopper! ACE will open our doors
Handmade Holidays Makers Market (HHMM) is Art Center East's most popular holiday shopping weekend of the year. For two days each November, the Art Center East galleries transform into a
November 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to pottery and wheel throwing. No prior ceramics experience necessary! Enjoy a complimentary
November 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Learn to paint in the style of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh – no painting experience necessary! In this fun class, Teaching Artist
November 22 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Join Teaching Artist Sidney for a quick and fun "paint-your-own" ceramic ornament decorating workshop! No ceramics experience necessary. You’ll choose two ornaments from a variety of fun and festive shapes and paint them with ceramic glaze. You’ll pick up your amazing ornaments after they’ve been fired in
Handmade Holidays Makers Market (HHMM) is Art Center East's most popular holiday shopping weekend of the year. For two days each November, the Art Center East galleries transform into a
November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on
November 3, 17, & 24 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This upbeat class helps homeschool students ages 6-15 explore their creativity and become confident performers. Participants will focus on character
November 25 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Let your imagination loose in “Fusion Freedom”! These open studio sessions are an opportunity for you to continue exploring the fused glass techniques
Tuesdays: October 7 - December 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played
November 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access
Oil Painting: Road to Memaw’s (Age 12+) November 29 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm If you can knock on a door, butter a piece of bread, or make an
December 1, 8, & 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This upbeat class helps homeschool students ages 6-15 explore their creativity and become confident performers. Participants will focus on character development, which prepares them for participation in community theater productions, while building important life skills such as focus, teamwork, and responsibility. They’ll leave prepared to
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
December 2 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Let your imagination loose in “Fusion Freedom”! These open studio sessions are an opportunity for you to continue exploring the fused glass techniques you’ve learned in other classes. Open studio is unstructured, do-your-own-art time; no fused glass instruction is offered, but a facilitator will be present for support
Tuesdays: October 7 - December 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this fun class. Drums are provided. No experience necessary. This lively group – open to community
December 3, 10, & 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this three-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes and
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
Your Favorite Things: Intro to Oil Painting (Ages 11-14) FREE! December 6 & 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Learn the basic skills and techniques needed to draw and paint some of your favorite things in this fun, two-part class! You don’t need any drawing or painting experience: just bring one, two, or three of
December 1, 8, & 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This upbeat class helps homeschool students ages 6-15 explore their creativity and become confident performers. Participants will focus on character development, which prepares them for participation in community theater productions, while building important life skills such as focus, teamwork, and responsibility. They’ll leave prepared to
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
December 9 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Let your imagination loose in “Fusion Freedom”! These open studio sessions are an opportunity for you to continue exploring the fused glass techniques you’ve learned in other classes. Open studio is unstructured, do-your-own-art time; no fused glass instruction is offered, but a facilitator will be present for support and
Tuesdays: October 7 - December 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played
December 3, 10, & 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this three-session open studio. You’ll have access to
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or
December 10 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join Teaching Artist Felicia for an hour of fun, restorative theatrical play! Explore your creativity, mental agility, and personal expression through improv and theatre games. No theatre or improv experience necessary. Activities may include interactive icebreakers and warmups, playing with sound and movement, creating scenes, and improv exercises
December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm You asked, we listened! This “new and improved” version of our popular Sip N’ Spin class now includes the opportunity to create your own fired and glazed vessel! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to pottery and wheel throwing. No prior ceramics experience necessary!
December 12 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Enjoy a festive and relaxing workshop painting beautiful holly branches with watercolors! No painting experience necessary. Feel free to bring your favorite beer,
December 13 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm Join Teaching Artist Lia for an afternoon sewing lesson for beginners! In this fun workshop, you’ll learn basic sewing skills including design, fabric choice, layout, cutting, and construction. Lia will guide you every step of the way, and you’ll take home your unique potholder at the end of
December 1, 8, & 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This upbeat class helps homeschool students ages 6-15 explore their creativity and become confident performers. Participants will focus on character
December 3, 10, & 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this three-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes and
December 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Everyone’s invited to Carols & Cocoa! This popular annual community caroling event – started by Jamie Jacobson more than a decade ago and hosted by ACE for the last several years – is free and open to all ages. No singing experience is necessary. We’ll gather at ACE
December 20 from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm In this transformative small-group sound ceremony held as a celebration of the Winter Solstice, Teaching Artist Darcy will hold space and intention with you! She uses alchemy crystal singing bowls, drums, vocals, and other isolated frequency tonal instruments to promote change and healing on a cellular level.
January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the use
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes
January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the use
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes
January 14 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join Teaching Artist Felicia for an hour of fun, restorative theatrical play! Explore your creativity, mental agility, and personal expression through improv and theatre games. No theatre or improv experience necessary. Activities may include interactive icebreakers and warmups, playing with sound and movement, creating scenes, and improv exercises
January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the use
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes
January 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm You asked, we listened! This “new and improved” version of our popular Sip N’ Spin class now includes the opportunity to create your own fired and glazed vessel! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to pottery and wheel throwing. No prior ceramics experience necessary!
January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes
February 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join Teaching Artist Felicia for an hour of fun, restorative theatrical play! Explore your creativity, mental agility, and personal expression through improv and theatre games. No theatre or improv experience necessary. Activities may include interactive icebreakers and warmups, playing with sound and movement, creating scenes, and improv exercises
February 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm You asked, we listened! This “new and improved” version of our popular Sip N’ Spin class now includes the opportunity to create your own fired and glazed vessel! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to pottery and wheel throwing. No prior ceramics experience necessary!
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this four-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
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Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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541-624-2800
